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... the length of the Afterbangs. Im positive im gettin them next year since they discontinued the Anthem and I want a softer ski unlike the Step-Up. I work at a ski shop and the question ponders me every time I walk by the skis if I should get the 177 or 166. Im 5' 8'' and a "level 3" skier or expert in other words and you size a ski from the eyebrows and above for skis at that level. The 166 comes just above my eyebrow and the 177 is about half an inch over my head. Either one would be in that range. With a twin ski you are getting less contact versus a direction ski cause your gaining length in the tail of the ski but it does not make contact with the snow im sure you all know. So i would really be skiing on a 171 if you take away the tail. And the swing weight on the Afterbang is relatively low so I know i could easily go with the 177 but i feel like I would have more fun on the 166 especially cause im primarily rails.

SPARKNOTES:
Im 5' 8''
Dont know if I want 166 or 177 Afterbangs
166 to eyebrow
177 half inch above head
But seriously read above

What would you guys do in this situation and your opinions?

Thanks NS
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